Veterans, staff and family are invited to join certified laughter yoga leader, Slash Coleman, every third Wednesday of the month in room 2B - 130 as he guides you into prolonged voluntary laughter utilizing laughter exercises, deep breathing and childlike playfulness.

This is a chance for veterans and VA staff to get healthy together and to laugh together.

Veterans, staff and family are invited to join certified laughter yoga leader, Slash Coleman, every third Wednesday of the month in room 2B - 130 as he guides you into prolonged voluntary laughter utilizing laughter exercises, deep breathing and childlike playfulness.

This is a chance for veterans and VA staff to get healthy together and to laugh together.

After this successful completion of this 2 1/3 day training course with Carolyn Keller Sells, Certified Yoga Therapist, E- RYT500 and Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, you will be qualified as a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL), an internationally recognized qualification. You can lead Laughter Yoga sessions in social clubs, yoga & fitness centers, schools, seniors, and in the corporate workplace and offer public seminars.

The course includes:

Learning the physical, mental & emotional benefits of laughter

How to laugh without humor and how to teach others to do so

The history of Laughter Yoga

Starting & running laughter clubs

How to market your services

Techniques for special groups (children, seniors and more)

Laughter boosting techniques

How to laugh alone

Anyone who is committed to spreading Laughter Yoga will benefit from this training.

Time to practice with your fellow classmates and teacher

And a Manual to keep and refer to for years to come!

Who can become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader? Almost anyone over the age of 18 years! Health Care Professionals, Yoga and fitness instructors, HR and Management training professionals, Activity Directors, Teachers, Sports coaches, Psychologist, Licensed Social Workers, entertainment professionals, and Anyone that wishes to share laughter with others.Please note that you do not need to be a yoga teacher to become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL).

Veterans, staff and family are invited to join certified laughter yoga leader, Slash Coleman, every third Wednesday of the month in room 2B - 130 as he guides you into prolonged voluntary laughter utilizing laughter exercises, deep breathing and childlike playfulness.

This is a chance for veterans and VA staff to get healthy together and to laugh together.

Join Slash Coleman at Heartfest as he offers a classic laughter yoga session outdoors in the wooded area behind the Heratfulness Center. Explore, Relax, Rejuvenate! It's based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides the same physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter and it will leave you feeling better than you ever have before!

Author and certified laughter yoga leader, Slash Coleman will host a viewing of the documentary film “Laughology” by Albert Nerenberg followed by a panel discussion of the movie with local humorists and wellness advocates. Sponsored by RVA Laugh Club, the event is appropriate for all ages and will take place at the Chrysalis Institute on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 6:00-8:30 PM. There is a suggested donation of $15 and all proceeds will be donated to the Integral Yoga Center of Richmond which offers weekly Laughter Yoga classes.

“This is a breakthrough film in term of understanding the difference between laughter and humor,” Coleman says. “But, the best thing is that this film will make you feel good. Literally. You’ll actually feel your body chemistry change as you watch it.”

Coleman, who is best known for his award-winning books and performances on PBS, began a yearlong experiment with laughter in 2017. He formed Richmond’s first free weekly laughter club, hosts monthly laughter flash mobs and fluffs audience with laughter before theatrical events.

After this successful completion of this 2 1/3 day training course with Carolyn Keller Sells, Certified Yoga Therapist, E- RYT500 and Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, you will be qualified as a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL), an internationally recognized qualification. You can lead Laughter Yoga sessions in social clubs, yoga & fitness centers, schools, seniors, and in the corporate workplace and offer public seminars.

The course includes:

Learning the physical, mental & emotional benefits of laughter

How to laugh without humor and how to teach others to do so

The history of Laughter Yoga

Starting & running laughter clubs

How to market your services

Techniques for special groups (children, seniors and more)

Laughter boosting techniques

How to laugh alone

Anyone who is committed to spreading Laughter Yoga will benefit from this training.

Time to practice with your fellow classmates and teacher

And a Manual to keep and refer to for years to come!

Who can become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader? Almost anyone over the age of 18 years! Health Care Professionals, Yoga and fitness instructors, HR and Management training professionals, Activity Directors, Teachers, Sports coaches, Psychologist, Licensed Social Workers, entertainment professionals, and Anyone that wishes to share laughter with others.Please note that you do not need to be a yoga teacher to become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL).

Fall into Wellness is a community event for all ages promoting health & wellness in fun, creative ways. It will be a day filled with live music, games for all ages, food, fun - and community! Face painting, petting zoo & pony rides, rock climbing wall, Zumba, yoga, and much, much more! As part of the program, Slash Coleman will be providing a free Laughter Yoga session.

Join speaker Slash Coleman (Certified Laughter Yoga Leader & MAed) as he shares inspiring stories about his yearlong experiment with laughter and his experience working with the kids at the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation Summer Camp.

Slash Coleman will be speaking to T.A.R.D.I. S. (Technology and Research Developing Intergalactic Solutions) team at St. Catherine's school sharing his research on laughter and how it may positively effect the mental health of astronauts.

In association with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and R.F.WILKINSON FAMILY YMCA we'll have an exhibitor booth set up at the Women’s Health Symposium. Come say hi to members of RVA Laugh Club as we spread the word about the amazing benefits of laughter yoga.

If you've ever wanted to participate in a Flash Mob here's your chance. I'll be meeting friends in the parking lot of Lowes near VCU.

After a simple set of instructions, we'll head inside to the Firehouse Theater and prepare to bring our strange brand of what I call "whacky laughter interruptus." We'll do this at 7:30 sharp (so if you can't make it right at 7:00 don't fret) and it'll be just before their show gets underway. Everyone of all ages and abilities is welcome to join, so feel free to tell friends and family. Yes, kids are welcome!

It's based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides the same physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter.